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Croatian Croissants: Flaky Pastries That Warm Your Soul

Croatian Croissants: Flaky Pastries That Warm Your Soul

Enjoy the flaky texture of Croatian Croissants, beautifully layered and stuffed with nuts and jam for a delightful treat.
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Prep Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 pastries
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Croatian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4.25 cups milk
  • 3-4 cubes yeast
  • 7 cups flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 0.5 tablespoon salt
  • 500 g pork leaf fat
  • 1 cup walnuts, ground
  • Jam of your choice
  • Powdered sugar

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • Rolling pin
  • Baking Sheet
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Mix the milk and yeast until dissolved.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt.
  3. Add the dissolved yeast mixture and mix to form a dough.
  4. Incorporate the pork leaf fat into the dough.
  5. Knead the dough until smooth and elastic.
  6. Let the dough rise until doubled in size.
  7. Roll out the dough and cut into triangles.
  8. Place a mixture of ground walnuts and jam on each triangle.
  9. Roll the triangles into the shape of croissants.
  10. Bake in a preheated oven until golden brown.
  11. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pastryCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 13g

Notes

Feel free to customize the nut and jam fillings for a unique twist on these croissants.

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